Search Results: keywords:"arms embargo"

  • H. R. 8001 — To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,548

    H.R. 8001, known as the "Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act," proposes imposing sanctions on the Houthis for their attacks on international shipping, particularly in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The bill requires the President to submit regular reports to Congress on the...

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    The bill wants to create rules to stop a group called the Houthis from attacking ships in the ocean. It says certain people can't visit or have things in the U.S. if they're linked to these attacks, and the President has to check in with Congress every now and then about the situation.

  • S. RES. 933 — Calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:531

    The resolution, S. RES. 933, calls on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to all of Sudan due to ongoing conflicts and atrocities. It condemns the violence by the warring parties in Sudan, including potential genocide by the Rapid...

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    The resolution is a suggestion for a group of countries at the United Nations to be stricter about not sending weapons to a place called Darfur, and to make the rule apply to all of Sudan, because people there are fighting and getting hurt. It also asks for more help to the people who need food and medicine and for everyone to work together better to keep people safe.

  • H. R. 10268 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in Sudan, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,433

    H.R. 10268 is a bill requiring the United States to impose sanctions related to the conflict in Sudan. The bill emphasizes punishing those responsible for war crimes, blocking aid, and violating arms embargoes. It also supports efforts to promote peace, justice, and...

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    H.R. 10268 is a plan by the U.S. to punish people causing trouble in Sudan by stopping their money and weapons, and it also tries to help people there by working with others and sending someone special to keep an eye on things.